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What Causes Tiredness, Lethargic And Retaining Thought Problems?

Why do I feel tired, lethargic and have problems retaining thought even after 8 hours of sleep? I also have problems waking in the morning and have developed headaches this past week which comes and goes but mostly, I don t feel awake and alert throughout the day. I don t drink alcohol, coffee or sodas or smoke.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concerns.

The symptoms you have described are indicative for Hypothyroidism.
This is a condition of thyroid gland when the gland isn't producing enough thyroid hormones necessary for the normal function of the body.
The diagnosis is confirmed by testing thyroid function including : FT3,FT4, TSH.
I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined.
If these tests result are normal ,your physician may consider other possibilities like Anemia,Diabetes or Hypoglicemia,Low blood pressure ets.

Hope it was of help.
Kind Regards!

Dr.Rovena Murati
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What Causes Tiredness, Lethargic And Retaining Thought Problems?

Hello! I read carefully your query and understand your concerns. The symptoms you have described are indicative for Hypothyroidism. This is a condition of thyroid gland when the gland isn t producing enough thyroid hormones necessary for the normal function of the body. The diagnosis is confirmed by testing thyroid function including : FT3,FT4, TSH. I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined. If these tests result are normal ,your physician may consider other possibilities like Anemia,Diabetes or Hypoglicemia,Low blood pressure ets. Hope it was of help. Kind Regards! Dr.Rovena Murati